Grants for Land Conservation

Last updated October 4, 2026

Grantable tracks 361 active grants for land conservation in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 8 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 148 list an award amount, with a median of $75K.

Grants tracked: 361; from 222 funders
Median award: $75K; middle half $20K–$500K
Total listed funding: $128.4M; across 148 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 8; 12 with a published date

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Delaware River Grant Program National Fish and Wildlife Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies He Delaware River Program is dedicated to restoring the fish and wildlife habitats and water quality of the Delaware River and its tributaries.	Not published	Varies
Riparian Buffer Block Grant Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Riparian Buffer Block Grant, offered by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation, supports organizations in establishing native riparian woody buffers.	Not published	Varies
Wright Foundation for Sustainability and Innovation: Tree Canopy Improvement Grant Wright Service Corp Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies There are two categories of the WFSI grant program: Tree Canopy Improvement Grant and John Harsch Regenerative Agriculture Grant. Applicants must first submit a letter of intent (LOI).	Not published	Varies
Forest Conservation Wildlife Conservation Board · State Not published · Varies The Forest Conservation Program supports planning, acquisition, and restoration projects throughout California’s forests, consistent with the Board's Strategic Plan.	Not published	Varies
Vermont Forest Legacy Program Grant Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Vermont Forest Legacy Program aims to protect crucial forestlands from conversion to non-forest uses.	Not published	Varies
WV Forest Legacy Grant Program West Virginia Division of Forestry · Foundation Not published · Varies The WV Forest Legacy Grant Program aims to conserve vital forest areas in West Virginia that are at risk of being transformed into non-forest land.	Not published	Varies
Climate Resilience Grant Program The Nature Conservancy · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The New York Climate Resilience Grant Program, funded by The Nature Conservancy, aims to enhance conservation and climate adaptation efforts led by local organizations.	Not published	Up to $50K
Anne Arundel County Forestry and Forested Land Protection Grant Program Chesapeake Bay Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $238K The Anne Arundel County Forestry and Forested Land Protection Grant Program, in partnership with the Chesapeake Bay Trust, aims to fund forestry projects and land protection initiatives in Anne Arundel County.	Not published	Up to $238K
Wild East Action Fund - Community Resilience Grant Appalachian Trail Conservancy · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K The Wild East Action Fund aims to enhance community resilience and conservation efforts within the Appalachian Trail landscape.	Not published	$5K – $20K
Acres for America Grant National Fish and Wildlife Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation awards competitive grants through our programs to protect and conserve our nation's fish, wildlife, plants and habitats.	Not published	Varies
Duke Energy: South Carolina: Local Impact Grants Duke Energy Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Duke Energy Foundation offers Local Impact Grants to enhance the quality of life in South Carolina. Grants up to $20,000 support initiatives in vibrant economies, climate resiliency, and opportunity and inclusion.	Not published	Up to $20K
Environmental Initiative - Implementation Grant Program The Musser Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $35K The Laura Jane Musser Fund was established by the estate of Laura Jane Musser of Little Falls, Minnesota to continue the personal philanthropy, which she practiced in her lifetime.	Not published	Up to $35K
Land Conservation for Clean Water and Healthy Ecosystems Grant Lake Champlain Basin Program · Foundation Not published · $100K – $4M The Land Conservation for Clean Water and Healthy Ecosystems grant aims to acquire land or conservation easements in the Lake Champlain Basin.	Not published	$100K – $4M
Land & Water Defense Fund (LWDF) The Conservation Alliance · Foundation Rolling · Up to $50K The majority of awards focus on these categories: Established to support organizations strategically confronting efforts that would diminish the public lands system.	Rolling	Up to $50K
Natural and Scenic Area grants Grant Minnesota Department of Natural Resources · Foundation Not published · $25K – $500K The Natural and Scenic Area grants program aims to enhance and protect Minnesota's natural landscapes by providing matching grants to local governments covering up to 50% of acquisition costs.	Not published	$25K – $500K
Rural Legacy Program Maryland Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies To provide grants to preserve land in designated Rural Legacy Areas. County Government, Non-Profit, Regional, Other	Not published	Varies
Maine Appalachian Mountain Corridor Transaction Fund Maine Mountain Collaborative · Foundation Rolling · Up to $15K Provides financial assistance for land conservation projects in the 5 million-acre Maine Appalachian Mountain Corridor.	Rolling	Up to $15K
Forest Conservation Program Grant California Wildlife Conservation Board · Foundation Not published · Varies The Forest Conservation Program, initiated in 2006, aims to enhance California's native forests through conservation, restoration, and management.	Not published	Varies
DDCF: Environment Program Grants Doris Duke Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100K – $1M The Doris Duke Foundation's Environment Program grants aim to foster a resilient environment through effective conservation efforts.	Not published	$100K – $1M
Wright-Ingraham Institute: Sustaining Grants Wright-Ingraham Institute · Foundation Not published · $5K The Wright-Ingraham Institute offers Sustaining Grants to support non-profit organizations addressing environmental and social challenges.	Not published	$5K
George and Laura Appell Award for the Conservation of Biodiversity in Maine's Mountains Maine Mountain Collaborative · Foundation Not published · $10K This award acknowledges and celebrates an individual or organization who has consistently worked over time to discover and conserve the biodiversity of the Maine Appalachian Mountain Corridor.	Not published	$10K
Conservation Partner Grants The Vital Ground Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Tree Gene Conservation Partnership Grants American Public Gardens Association · Foundation Not published · Varies The Plant Collections Network awards funding through the Association's Tree Gene Conservation Partnership with the US Forest Service for scouting and collecting trips that target threatened tree species in the wild.	Not published	Varies
Recreation – Land and Water Conservation Fund Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation · State Not published · $2.5M – $100M Supports the construction or rehabilitation of outdoor recreation facilities and the acquisition of parks and open spaces	Not published	$2.5M – $100M

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About grants for land conservation

Grants for land conservation help protect open space, forests, farmland, and natural areas through acquisition, conservation easements, and stewardship. Federal programs include the U.S. Forest Service's Forest Legacy Program and the USDA NRCS Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP), often supported by the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Land trusts, nonprofits, tribes, and government agencies are the most common applicants.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for land conservation award?

Of the 361 grants for land conservation Grantable lists as of October 4, 2026, 148 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $75K, and the middle half fall between $20K and $500K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for land conservation?

By number of open listings, the most active funders are National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (17), National Arbor Day Foundation (10), California Wildlife Conservation Board (8), Maryland Department of Natural Resources (8), and Open Space Institute Land Trust Inc (7). In all, 222 funders have at least one open grant in this category.

When are grants for land conservation due?

Of 361 grants listed, 8 accept applications on a rolling basis, 12 have a published upcoming deadline, 23 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 318 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.

What grants are available for land conservation?

Funding supports purchasing land or conservation easements, protecting forests and farmland, and stewarding protected properties. The Forest Legacy Program protects privately owned forest land, and USDA's ACEP helps fund agricultural and grassland easements. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and many private and community foundations also support land protection.

Who funds land conservation and land trusts?

Key federal sources include the U.S. Forest Service (Forest Legacy Program) and USDA/NRCS (ACEP), often drawing on the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Land trusts frequently partner on these projects, and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation plus private foundations provide additional support. The Land Trust Alliance maintains resources tracking federal funding opportunities.

Can a land trust apply for federal conservation funding?

Land trusts play a major role in many federal land conservation projects, helping identify properties, work with landowners, and negotiate easement and acquisition transactions. Some federal programs flow through state agencies, with land trusts as partners, while others fund nonprofits more directly. Reviewing each program's eligibility rules and partnering early with the relevant agency is important.

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